So why is George Ford the best 10 in the world? | A Squidge Rugby Deep Dive
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- Опубліковано 31 січ 2021
- No shirt in rugby carries the prestige and history of the number ten. And so, with modern structures and new tactics changing the way the position operates, why is England and Leicester Tigers' George Ford the pinnacle of pivots for rugby in 2021?
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Yeah, this age like fine wine after that masterclass against Argentina
Squidge: George Ford is the best 10 in the world
Eddie Jones: *drops Ford*
Can’t wait for squidge’s analysis of the Calcutta cup match....
he has now actually been dropped lol
This aged well. Genuinely.
This video didn't age well at all. I'd love to see Eddie Jones' and the England management team's analysis of Ford compared to other fly halfs. Obviously, they have way more data and insight than Squidge, so it would be intersting to know why he's not getting picked if he's that great.
@@David-ud9ju I agree
This is ageing well.
This video aged like a fine wine, sour at first but oh so tasty now.
I paid way more attention to this than I have any of my lectures
I'm ashamed and proud of this at the same time 😅
I wish this was a class
Same
The key difference between this and my lectures is that I watched this
At first I was like "how am I going to get through 20 mins" then when I thought I was halfway through I was 17 mins through!! Amazing, amazing analysis.
Odd way of spelling Andy Goode
👏🙌
Fat Goode? You must be joking.
Just watched the Argentina game... Yeah. I agree.
I mean, I’ll watch the 40 minute cut. I’ve got nothing better to do 😂
He should work on a release date soon..
Hahahaha 😂
Big Facts
Facts. I'd also he down to watch it
Is that the one where you play this video at half speed so you can read the captions?
Pretty quality rn
Ford suffers from the old “he’s so good that nobody really notices him being so good” and thus he’s so often underrated
Or maybe he isnt that good
@@randyschwaggins you watched the video yeah?
@@callumsmaile8815 yep I did...its a nice argument. But every world class 10 has been recognised as such by the masses...If Ford was a few inches taller, a stone heavier, a yard quicker and had more accuracy with his penalty kicking then I'd be more convinced...but so would everyone else.
I hope the lions choose him at 10, and Daly at 15, and Farrell at 12. Then the bokke are guaranteed the lions series.
@@randyschwaggins tbf to him fords kicking stats internationally throughout his career are 74.2% Pollard stat is 74.5% not much in it. Also if you take out of the equations fords disastrous kicking year of 2016 his stats go up to 79% not to shabby
Coming back to this after his performance against Argentina
Who else is back here after hearing Ford is starting the match against Argentina this weekend?
This aged well.
Eddie Jones is kicking himself that he didn't check Squidge's page before making team selection for the Scotland match...
Or perhaps for the RWC Final ! :-)
You're feeling pretty pleased with yourself now I guess
I made an audible "PFFT" sound when I saw the title to this video, but now I'm converted. Can't wait to quote this video like it's my own analysis next time I'm in the pub (in the year 2075).
Ntamack still has better hair
Haven’t watched yet, but my reaction upon seeing this was “oh this’ll be a tasty video”!
Squidge hasn’t let us down in 3 years so far so I’m excited
Anyone came to enjoy after that stunner vs the Argies
Agree entirely. When everyone is trying to knock the door down Ford looks under the mat for the key!
There’s probably nothing that cracks me up more than hearing a new name for Jonny Sexton
Or a new spelling
And now we have a dozen new names for Fly Half too
My sheer excitement when I saw this was embarrassing. I've been saying it for a while, but Ford is world class, and I understand there are flashier players, but man if you need someone to do a job and execute a gameplay, Ford is the guy.
Haha u r funny
Been saying the same lad. He’s not even as bad at tackling as everyone says
@@tomgrantham8473 hes not good and isn't very committed
@@jackevans1385 he is committed. i’ve seen him throw himself at lads twice the size and slow them down enough to allow someone else to tackle them. i’d agree hes not very good but that’s just how 10s are. farrell for example tends not to wrap in is tackles
About bloody time some one has noticed how good he is
“Jumbo-wasp sex crime” is the best so far 10/10
You are forgetting Duncan Weir
Release the afro
The man the myth, the hair, DUNCAN WEIR
@@B1son the hair, it gives him power
@@jack9315 The Scottish Samson
@@michealohaodha9351 What Samson? Samson Lee? 😁
I have always rated him for England, never understood why people dislike him...
I rate him. Wouldn't say he's particularly been on form though
People hate him because he’s from England and a Leicester tiger
He's small. Fair or unfair, small players have to put in a LOT more obvious highlight reel stuff to get recognition, otherwise they are dismissed with the usual small claims of "too weak, poor defender, concedes metres" etc. Massive players can actually be pretty poor but they will always have this perception that they COULD be deadly because of their size and have to actively be awful to have people perceive them as a liability. Small players are perceived to be a liability by default unless they can very obviously prove otherwise. Usually you need Shane Williams, Jason Robinson or Cheslin Kolbe level of excellence for people to overlook it.
He can’t defend and puts in little effort, he gets far too flustered on the ball and will happily chuck shit and the team go back so that he doesn’t get hit, his kicking from hand is very average and give opponents a free platform to attack, on the very rare occasion he does run it he’s very slow and has no step and generally in attack very predictable, I hope this helps you
@@Danimal13 he beats Farrell on pretty much everything you just said...
Bold claim, let's go to the comments for analysis
Watch the vid first
@@SolarMumuns i know, it's a joke lad
@@SolarMumuns No mate always start with the comments
@@googleisdumb2557 I prefer to start with popcorn and THEN to the comments but to each their own I guess 😉
Excited for this video. Still remember when Eddie Jones said Ford can be the best 10 in the world when Ford was considering a move to France
I've seen pretty much every video you've ever done, and enjoyed all of them. This is one of the absolute best
This is the best ive ever seen. Its like the complete works of Shakespeare crossed with Lawrence of Arabia but with better sex seans. Thank you so much for making it. I shall share it where ever i can
"sex seans" is poetry, tnx
I think I've found George Fords burner
@@johnpalmer2199 Sex Sean? There's gotta be a joke about "flicking the Bean" in there, surely
@@andyplatt4183 this make my list of my all time favourite yt comments
Congrats on 3 years Squidge
yh, totally forgot it's been 3 yrs since his 'what's wrong with Ospreys' vid aired.. I remember at the time thinking: Well, why should the ospreys be doing things right when they've slumped nearly every season outside of 2009/10 & 2011/12
As usual, superb, intelligent analysis. We need to see you on shows and panels, no commentator or pundit breaks down the game so competently.
i love these videos, the ones where you explore a topic more interesting than just a single match analysis (which i also love, i just love these ones more)
Ford is a perfect example of rugby league trained players translating their skills into union, he does text book league things like drawing in defenders effortlessly
Squidge, this is the main reason I stick with the channel and why I subscribed in the first place. You can analyze and see things that many people overlook. Truth be told I'm still ignorant of a lot of things in Rugby because I've only ever learned about the game by watching or asking questions to friends who know the game better than me. American XD. However, you help me see the game on a deeper level and I hope you'll keep the content coming. Happy 6 Nations Week!
Squidge, the man who speaks like he's just been told he's getting paid by the number of words he can cram into each minute
This video is the kind of content I love most about your channel. I know its hard to a deep dive like this and still be able to stay monetarily ahead but I am here for it if you figure out how. Loving the content as always!
This is a fantastic video!! Love the (as always) perfectly comprehensible analysis of such a complex and fast-moving game. The simplicity you bring to your videos is fantastic, all your points are so well made. It's not only made so easy to follow but its also so endlessly engaging!!! I've noticed in a few of the recent Squidge videos that sometimes the audio can jump in volume quite suddenly at times. You could possibly fix this by compressing and raising the gain of your spoken narrations to match the level of the commentary clips that are occasionally spliced in. Then add a limiter to the master channel of your audio to help ensure the audio as a whole doesn't clip, this will also help to level out the volume. Video is fantastic though!! The analysis of the way George Ford reads a backline is so interesting to watch!!! Been absolutely loving all the recent vids mate keep it up!
As a tigers fan, I applaud you for being able to find this much footage of us playing at least sub-par rugby from the last few years
The best 20 minutes of anything of seen in ages.
Look forward to watching it again at 0.75 speed (as I often have too). Keep up the good work. Roll on the 6 nations....
yes it is really good at 0.75 speed
That was one of the most fun and entertaining videos, packed with info and examples. Incredible work. Thanks for the continuous education.
The amount of effort going into these videos is insane. Great video.
So glad you made this. I've been rating Ford for many years and always thought England played best with him on the park. The fact that Eddie Jones has pretty much consistently picked Ford at FH is probably the thing I am most grateful about having him as England coach. I can imagine so many others who would have just kept playing Faz at 10 and missed out on the amazing playmaking ability Ford has. Glad he's getting some well earned appreciation here. Thanks as always Squidge for thought provoking deeply analysed content.
Squidge, I hear you loud and clear. I am listening, learning and will take time to reflect. But... HANRÉ flippen POLLARD!
2:39 in, and from just your intro and setup im getting giddy with excitement to here the rest of the breakdown. You too good. By far the best rugby analyst! 👍🏿✌🏿🇿🇦
I learn a lot from these breakdowns- thanks for making and sharing them!
France and England are blessed with their choice for 10's, at least we have all of the Byrne brothers.
my money's on Gabriel getting 30 mins against Italy.
@@SMacCuUladh who?
In fairness we've lent you a Burns
@@harrymccafferty7225 Kaiser Soze
@@Tom-eq7eh If his name is Burns then we lent you some people first, lol.
The real question is when will the video on support lines be published as promised many many videos ago
'Hear their name a lot in commentary, but not in the punditry'. Perfect way to put it.
Always learn something new about rugby every time I watch one of your videos, and this one was the gift that kept on giving. Thank you
If anyone else had a headline stating this I'd laugh in their faces but it's damn robbie!! If he says it it has to be truth
SQUIDGE IS ALWAYS RIGHT
He’s the rugby equivalent of the Daily Mail
@@kenrehill8775 even if squidge said that mario itoje is the greatest scrumhalf of all time! he will somehow find a brilliant way of prooving it
@@notw22 your point being that he can talk utter bollocks you’ll believe it? Good luck with your life.
@@kenrehill8775 wow is that what you took from my comment. You must have the intelligence of a pigeon
Genuinely is so slept on when it comes to fly half’s! Think he embodies the idea of being so good he goes unnoticed sometimes IMO - wish he was welsh lmao
Make another one this is the best thing I’ve watched all week
Great analysis! Love this type of content, player or team focused!!! Looking forward to match analysis in the 6N! Remember to enjoy it as well!!
Worth it for the sheer variety of nicknames for a 10. "Primary egg slapper" won it for me.
Eddie Jones (yesterday) : "I'll show this Squidge bloke he's wrong" (leaves out Ford)
Eddie Jones (today) : "Oops"
I think when Eddie said "I didn't prepare the team properly" after the Scotland match, this is possibly what he meant.
been waiting for this video🤩
Thanks for making this. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much. All hail George!
I was literally about to comment some shit about Pollard when he stopped me XD
Was about to ask about Pollard right as you said to wait😂😂
Love your videos man. Funny and insightful stuff
Fantastic video. My eyes have been opened.
Release the Snyder cut!
I'm waiting for the Sinkler cut
Ford is class and I understand he’s class but as soon as he raises his leg to kick the ball I can’t help but groan
Because it turns you on so much.
Really like the individual player analysis, more of these please!
Excelent and insightful analysis. Keep it up squidge
Pieter-Steph du Toit says hi.
Never trust a man called Steph.
I enjoyed this comment most hahaha well played
@Ingungumbane relax M’Bongo, it was a joke.
@Ingungumbane I don’t care. I said it because M’Bongo (possibly spelt Umbongo) was a kids drink in the 1980s, and you’ve got a stupid name.
@@attackpatterndelta8949 His name is only stupid to you, count the rest of us out!
if anyone asks you what the definition of infinity is, tell them its the number of ways squidge can pronounce jonathan sexton
Such an interesting video. I have not rated ford for a long time but I will watch with this in mind as the analysis makes sense. Thanks for posting.
I loved this. Absolutely brilliant. But I can't be the only one who wants to see the 45 minute, directors cut of this video.
Very very good video. Was surprised by the title, but as an English fan I have been one of the very few who have appreciated the unappreciated genius of Ford. Just one clip you missed out though, Daly score vs Wales 2017, all made by Ford's vision, his greatest attribute. Excited for your content throughout the 6N!
Naas Botha enters the chat.
Naas: "Well technology speaking... technically"
I've always thought him wildly underrated. It's nice to hear someone who has forgotten more than I know about rugby agrees with me.
The analysis level is way above anything else I've found - so interesting, thanks Squidge
@@dalenewton9697 Thanks for the link - is this your channel?
@@henryburton6529 No I just found it the other day.
*Sam Burgess disliked this video*
Or Sam Burgess dislikes Ford Senior...???
@@mjt.3565 Both of them sabotaged him.
George Ford must be up there of fly halves with the best win percentage at test level.
You're right and you should say it.
(Thank you for a brilliant vid and please drop that 40 minute cut - unlisted if needs be, but I know I'm not alone in longing to see it!!)
brilliant analysis
You have convinced me he's the best 10 for a team using Eddie Jones tactics, you have not convinced me he's a better 10 than Handre Pollard, or Richie Mo'unga, or Beauden or Finn Russell
100% agree!
Or Emile Ntamack
And the only team that England didnt have dominance in the pack in recent memory against south africa in the world cup final, he was substituted after 50 minutes. Easy to look good as a 10 when your pack is going forward all day
@@Cianl20 Same with Farrell as well when he's been at 10.
@@Cianl20 so if you're teammates are top notch you are not able to be the best 10 in the world? Seems like that's what you are trying to say with Pollard
Harsh on Sam Norton-Knight
Sam Norton-Knight is easily my favourite Aussie rugby player.
The alternate names for the position were spot on
Great video!
Naas Botha, Handre Pollard and Chuck Norris say hi.
Squidge: Why George Ford is the best fly-half in the world
Also Squidge: and my TOTY fly-half is... *Romain Ntamack*
He does go some way to explaining it tbf. Maybe try think of it as Ntamack being the best player who happened to play at 10 last year, rather than THE best 10 maybe?
Both absolutely class though
Incredible analysis.
Been saying and think this for a while. But you've explained it with such great detail. He is a coach on the pitch, always scanning, waiting in the pocket and he's a masterful executioner. He knits everything together. Personally for me my favorite England performances have been him at 10 without Farrell at 12, but I understand why Eddie trusts them together so much.
I heard you out - Pollard is still better
We saw what happened to England’s attack against Scotland without a mastermind behind it
Amazing insight that seems to have been missed for a number of years. England are better when he plays, not because he is their best player but because he makes everybody around him better
Wow. Incredible work. Very thought provoking....and has no doubt educated many of Ford's critics.
I re-watched Englands win over The All Blacks in the world cup today, and Ford was ridicules.. It's like if an ice cube played rugby..
Go watch the final and see ice cube melting.
So what you're trying to say is that he's not a half-back or a first five-eighth. He's a quarterback
This actually rlly helps me thinking about the defensive line
thank you for this video
Because George Ford is really, really good at rugby
Pollard is the only World Cup holder right now though! :) EDIT: I posted this before you asked me not to, sorry not sorry.
Great vid! Love George Ford.
I loved this and agree 100% but actually feel you undersell his passing skills, some of his short and long passing is incredible too!
Watched it, absorbed it, and still would take Pollard & Ntamack over Ford every day and twice on Sunday. These 2 ARE the modern game.
Then explain why
Mo’unga aswell 😹😹
Or Barrett, the rugby Ford plays/ makes his team play is not very entertaining
Pollard doesn’t deserve to be in the same sentence as ntamack
I’m not even sure Ntamack is our best N 10 right now, and don.t get me wrong he’s crazy good, stay tuned and watch France during the 6N because Ntamack won’t play he’s wounded.
I disagree with the overall claim, I would imagine his club side would be significantly more successful if he was actually the best 10 in the world however he’s definitely a slept on player and the analysis is great. Ford’s passivity is a great quality but it’s only on a side that is loaded with weapons like england where this patience is particularly effective in winning terms or salient as a factor that elevates him as an international 10
Tigers has a back line loaded with weapons. Ford couldn't get them going.
Tbf george ford is more of a get the best out of your players fly half and that's pretty hard to do when your team is literally Leicester tigers